Atty. James M Bookter

Atty. James M Bookter

James M Bookter is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, environmental law. James received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Baton Rouge Baton Rouge 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About James M Bookter at a glance

James M Bookter is a civil rights and environmental attorney based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Admitted to practice in Louisiana (1983). Educated at Louisiana State University Law Center (J.D., 1982) and Louisiana State University (B.A., 1979). Serands clients in Baton Rouge, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James M Bookter is a lawyer practicing constitutional law, environmental law
  • James received a B.A. degree from Louisiana State University in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • James practices in Baton Rouge, LA

Practice Areas Explained

James M Bookter's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James M Bookter handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

James M Bookter is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in Louisiana →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

James M Bookter is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in Louisiana →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Louisiana

Practicing law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Baton Rouge are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

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Where is James M Bookter's law office located?
James M Bookter's law practice is located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James M Bookter handle?
James M Bookter focuses on civil rights, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Louisiana.
How long has James M Bookter practiced law?
James M Bookter has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did James M Bookter go to law school?
James M Bookter earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A., 1979).
How can I contact James M Bookter for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Louisiana State University Law Center
- 1982
B.A.
Louisiana State University
- 1979

Bar Admissions

Louisiana
Admitted: 1983

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